{"product_id":"german-7-5cm-pak40-l46-anti-tank-gun-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"German 7.5cm Pak40\/L46 Anti-Tank Gun 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of Germany's most effective anti-tank weapons of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya German 7.5cm Pak40\/L46 Anti-Tank Gun 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the formidable Pak40, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface detailing and authentic German Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII military enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate authentic anti-tank positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeapon: German 7.5cm Pak40\/L46 Anti-Tank Gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic gun carriage and gun shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic German Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40 (Pak40\/L46)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was Germany's principal anti-tank gun during the latter half of the Second World War. Developed by Rheinmetall and introduced into service in late 1941, it was designed to counter increasingly well-armoured Allied and Soviet tanks that had rendered earlier anti-tank guns less effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmed with a high-velocity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm L\/46 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Pak40 offered exceptional armour penetration and was capable of defeating virtually all Allied tanks encountered during the war, including the Soviet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, American \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM4 Sherman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, at favourable ranges, even the heavily armoured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurchill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Firing armour-piercing, high-explosive and specialised ammunition, it proved to be an extremely versatile battlefield weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough weighing over 1,400 kilograms in action, the Pak40 could still be towed by half-tracks, trucks or artillery tractors and was deployed extensively by German infantry and anti-tank units. Its low silhouette made it easier to conceal in prepared defensive positions, where crews could ambush advancing enemy armour with devastating effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pak40 saw service on every major front, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It became the backbone of Germany's anti-tank defences from 1942 onwards and was also mounted on numerous self-propelled vehicles, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagdpanzer IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHetzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, further extending its effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23,000 Pak40 guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, making it one of the most widely manufactured anti-tank guns of the Second World War. Its outstanding combination of firepower, reliability and battlefield effectiveness earned it a reputation as one of the finest towed anti-tank guns ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. Due to the small parts and detailed assembly involved, this kit is recommended for experienced beginners and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60221416669518,"sku":"35047","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35047_01.jpg?v=1785089248","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/german-7-5cm-pak40-l46-anti-tank-gun-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}